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Articles tagged Ancient Egypt.

Caesarion, son of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra VII, last pharaoh of Egypt and Ptolemaic dynasty

Caesarion: How Caesar’s Only Son Became a Pawn of Empire

May 02-By Caiden Pannell

Julius Caesar’s only son Caesarion was kept alive as a bargaining chip by Cleopatra. Then executed the moment he was no longer useful.

The Rosetta Stone

The Rosetta Stone: The Missing Key to Hieroglyphs

Dec 19, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

Greek looked readable; hieroglyphs looked dead. The Rosetta Stone made scholars chase royal names, sound values, and repeating symbols for decades.

Beauty and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt

Beauty in Ancient Egypt: 5,000 Years of Kohl and Perfume

Nov 18, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

Beauty and cosmetics in ancient Egypt: Discover how Egyptians created kohl eye makeup, perfumed oils, and pioneered chemistry 5,000 years ago.

Top 8 Archaeological Finds of 2025 so far

Top 8 Archaeological Finds of 2025 (So Far)

Oct 27, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

Our picks of the top archaeological finds of 2025 that inspire new questions about lost worlds and forgotten rulers.

When a Priest Wrote to a Dead Relative for Help

Ancient Egyptian Letters to the Dead

Sep 20, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

Ancient Egyptians wrote letters to dead relatives on bowls, linen, and papyrus, asking them to heal the sick, settle disputes, and protect the living.

The Oldest Shopping List

The Oldest Shopping List on Egyptian Papyrus

Sep 10, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

Oldest shopping list on Egyptian papyrus—how Middle Kingdom homes tracked grain, oil, linen, lamps, and repairs, with real units, prices, and daily life.

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